News
- Candidates share need for more involvement in race for commission
- Steelhead tag reports inform mortality study
- USFS extends comment period to April 20 on draft revised land management plan
- Avista Foundation, USDA invest in Northern Idaho’s economic future
- Kooskia, Stites enter into new waste agreement, resolving 2018 civil suit
- Jan. 29 CBC information meeting on area USFS projects
Sports
Grangeville's Ray Holes missed much of the late part of the football season and much of the early basketball season due to an arm injury, but …
Kubs complete season sweep of Grangeville
Kellogg's Lunas shine at Grangeville
Having played a tough schedule during the early part of their season, the Grangeville basketball girls entered last week with a sub-500 record…
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Community
ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.) is the recipient of a $7,500 grant to help older citizens gain and retain pet ownership, as well as stay active in the needs of their pets and helping other pets within their communities. ARF will be reaching out to find people eligible for the Pets for t…
CLEARWATER VALLEY — If you know Mary Bishop, wish her a happy 100th birthday this weekend. Her family is hosting a surprise party on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s at the Clearwater IOOF (Odd Fellows) Lodge on Main Street in Clearwater. Great if you want to bring a card, but no gifts.
WHITE BIRD — Barbara Lowe is looking for auction items for the Firemen’s Ball, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Elks Lodge in Grangeville. The auction benefits local area volunteer fire departments. If you would like to donate an item or for information, give Barbara a call at…
ELK CITY — From Karen: “Well, it’s time to plan that special time with your sweetie! The VFW and Auxiliary invite everyone to their traditional Valentine’s Day dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5-7 p.m. The dinner will consist of a New York steak, baked potato served on a hot platter, generous siz…
RIGGINS — Quote of the week: “Do things for people just because of who you are.” – Winnie Pooh
RIGGINS — Quote of the week: “Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So, for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, be strong and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.” from Easy Craft
Opinion
It’s all about improving outcomes for children. As president of Mountain States Policy Center, I’m proud to announce the launch of “Education Choice Improves Outcomes.”
Before we talk about solutions to the current solid waste dilemma in Idaho County, let’s review the problems.
Most of us are familiar with the expression, “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” It means that Peter is being robbed so Paul can receive a benefit. To mix metaphors it means Peter is “getting the short end of the stick.” That is exactly what some right-wing legislators have in mind for Idaho’s publ…
Bill Stone sent a letter [Free Press, Jan. 18] on an access issue in Elk City, which has been ongoing for nearly three years. His reply shows that he completely misses the issue – which is public access. He states he owns land and can get to it without validation of the public ROW. Of course…
Obituaries
A funeral service for Kenneth Wade Carpenter will be held Satu…
Stacy A. Myers, 64, of Cottonwood, Idaho, died Sunday, Jan. 15…
Annette Elizabeth Allen was born April 6, 1986, in Cottonwood,…
Wayne M. Cornett passed away Dec. 21, 2022, of respiratory fai…
Stacy A. Myers, 64, of Cottonwood, Idaho, died Sunday, Jan. 15…
Judy Eisman, 70, of Stites, Idaho died in her home in Stites, …
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